Avera Health
Location
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
The APP serves as a surgical first assistant for vascular procedures and an independent clinician in the outpatient vascular clinic. Responsibilities include providing intraoperative technical support and managing the long-term care of patients with vascular diseases.
Requires a graduate degree from an accredited PA or NP program with current state licensure and DEA certification. Candidates should have 1-2 years of clinical experience in an inpatient or procedural setting, preferably in vascular surgery.
The Vascular First Assist Advanced Practice Provider (APP) functions as both a skilled surgical first assistant to the vascular surgery team and an independent/collaborative clinician in the outpatient vascular clinic. This dual-role position requires advanced clinical judgment, technical proficiency in the operating room, and strong diagnostic and management skills in the clinic setting. The Vascular First Assist APP plays a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical and ambulatory care while supporting optimal patient outcomes across the continuum of care.
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or Nurse Practitioner programs (MSN/DNP). Current, unrestricted PA license (state) with NCCPA certification or NP license (state) with national board certification (AANP/ANCC as applicable). Current DEA license for prescribing. BLS required; ACLS required or obtained within a defined onboarding period.
Minimum 1-2 years clinical experience as an APP in an inpatient and/or procedural setting or strong surgical rotation background with readiness to function in perioperative workflows. Prior APP experience in Vascular Surgery preferred. Prior first assist experience with vein harvest/endovascular preferred. At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.
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